2) @naijaQRS is a cardiac #electrophysiologist at Cardiology Associates of Fredericksburg, Virginia πΊπΈ. He is passionate about #EP, #mentoring, and #education, particularly with the use of #SoMe. #CardioTwitter #EPeeps @MedTweetorials #FOAMed pic.twitter.com/EDTj0bi7w9
— cardio-met (@cardiomet_CE) February 14, 2024
4) This program is intended for #healthcare providers & is supported by an independent educational grant from Sanofi. Statement of accreditation & faculty disclosures at https://t.co/xCa8e5wQgT.
— cardio-met (@cardiomet_CE) February 14, 2024
Accredited for 0.75 credits for #physicians #nurses #PAs #pharmacists.
6a) Why is early #rhythm control important in #Afib management?
— cardio-met (@cardiomet_CE) February 14, 2024
A. Reduced risk of cardiovascular #CV death, stroke, and CV hospitalization
B. Improvement in left ventricular ejection fraction #LVEF
C. Reduced risk of dementia
D. None of the above
7a) While catheter #ablation is superior to #antiarrhythmic therapy, there is no βone-size-fits-allβ. The goal is to achieve and maintain sinus rhythm in a safe and effective way.
— cardio-met (@cardiomet_CE) February 14, 2024
8) You can review the excellent #tweetorial on the benefits of early #rhythm control in #Afib by @ValleAlfonso here https://t.co/dSEokiI8mH, and earn EVEN MORE π CE/#CME credit.
— cardio-met (@cardiomet_CE) February 14, 2024
9b) Well, that's a gimmee, no? It's D. In case you weren't sure about C, a study of 561 physicians (294 #cardiologists, 131 #neurologists, 136 GPs) found major gaps . . . pic.twitter.com/u1hz6ZE90A
— cardio-met (@cardiomet_CE) February 14, 2024
10) #HCPs of all professions should update their clinical practice with the recent 2023 @ACCinTouch / @American_Heart / @ACCP / @HRSonline Guidelines for #Afib diagnosis and management: π https://t.co/eFE4vt8Br4 pic.twitter.com/pBZgRIDAWR
— cardio-met (@cardiomet_CE) February 14, 2024
12a) A myriad of factors including systemic inequities, clinician and patient factors may lead to a delay in #Afib diagnosis and/or delays in care and suboptimal care . . . examples follow: pic.twitter.com/EzntTI1Ebh
— cardio-met (@cardiomet_CE) February 14, 2024
12c) From https://t.co/FFxrPFPDAJ
— cardio-met (@cardiomet_CE) February 14, 2024
Women who obtained health information were ~5X more likely to mention that info to their physician, but black women were less likely to self-advocate than white women. pic.twitter.com/13P7asCYsd
12e) From https://t.co/KKPGWoZpfx
— cardio-met (@cardiomet_CE) February 14, 2024
During post-#angiogram encounters, physicians tended to perceive African-Americans and members of low & middle #SESgroups more negatively on a number of dimensions than they did White and upper SES patients.
Sobering, eh? pic.twitter.com/8kMwWQwbKC
14) We need more research in systematic screening pathways and the use of consumer-led #AF screening to reduce systemic #barriers and improve outcomes while utilizing the healthcare system in a cost-effective manner.
— cardio-met (@cardiomet_CE) February 14, 2024
π https://t.co/jr7ujKR3jN
πhttps://t.co/9I5bJkbqV6 pic.twitter.com/dKVytosaCT
16a) Clinical monitoring can improve early #rhythm control. The #Monitor_AF study was a multicenter prospective registry that studied whether the use of implantable cardiac monitors (#ICM) would improve #AF management.
— cardio-met (@cardiomet_CE) February 14, 2024
π https://t.co/gtPt347PQI pic.twitter.com/dNx5YtmHO3
17a) Managing #Afib is as simple as ABC. #Healthcare providers should adopt a structured approach such as Atrial Fibrillation Better Care (ABC) pathway to provide consistent equitable care to #Afib patients.
— cardio-met (@cardiomet_CE) February 14, 2024
π https://t.co/3XUqGrmxcn pic.twitter.com/HUB9GVvOLM
18) Finally, exposing #biases and systemic #inequities is the first step towards correcting them. pic.twitter.com/nySN3faA1N
— cardio-met (@cardiomet_CE) February 14, 2024
20) And congratulations–you just earned 0.5hr π CE/#CME! Claim your certificate now at https://t.co/ld38Jc8THm and FOLLOW US for more expert-led #MedEd. Thanks to our newest @cardiomet_ce faculty, @naijaQRS!
— cardio-met (@cardiomet_CE) February 14, 2024